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“A remarkably beautiful Italian style mansion, turned hotel on Chao Phraya’s eastern bank. The vibe is very much Italianesque from the interiors to the garden figurines. The restaurant serves traditional Thai cuisine and the pool offers views over the river. Truly a peaceful haven from the chaos. ”

“A remarkably beautiful Italian style mansion, turned hotel on Chao Phraya’s eastern bank. The vibe is very much Italianesque from the interiors to the garden figurines. The restaurant serves traditional Thai cuisine and the pool offers views over the river. Truly a peaceful haven from the chaos. ”

Hotel Review

An interesting hotel, originally built by a tax collector as a private home, it was then run as a school before standing empty for several years. It was rescued and restored with love and care about ten years ago, and has been serving as a calm retreat from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok proper. A boat picks you up and drops you off wherever you want to go, so you are never that far from the action. The vibe is familiar and welcoming and it's no wonder that most of the guests we encountered were on their second or third visit- a well kept secret!

Recommended For

  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Plonk yourself in a lounger by the pool and watch the world slip past on cargo ships and ferries up and down the river
  • City Style
  • This intimate heritage hotel offers a different approach to Bangkok, think cocktails by the pool and riverside dining
  • Sights nearby
  • Within easy reach of the main sites such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Po
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • The hotel will happily hire you a boat to explore the river at your leisure
  • Learning
  • Head into the library and brush up on the history and culture of Bangkok
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Intimate
  • Romantic
  • Views
  • Charming
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • House party feel
  • Chic
  • Restaurant
  • Artworks
  • Boutique
  • Riverside
  • Historic
  • Child friendly
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Traditional

Facilities

  • Airport transfer
  • Wifi
  • Views
  • Bath robes
  • Parking
  • Bar
  • Car not required
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • In room DVD
  • Outdoor dining
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Suites
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Plonk yourself in a lounger by the pool and watch the world slip past on cargo ships and ferries up and down the river
  • Sights nearby
  • Within easy reach of the main sites such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Po
  • Hotel boats for hire
  • The hotel will happily hire you a boat to explore the river at your leisure
  • Learning
  • Head into the library and brush up on the history and culture of Bangkok

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Praya Palazzo

"Praya Palazzo, built in 1923, is an Italian-style mansion on the banks of the Chao Praya River that’s been meticulously restored into a handsome and intimate heritage hotel with a pool and a riverside restaurant serving great Thai food."

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)